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The King's Service

The Master has need of brave hearts to do His bidding

Author: Eben E. Rexford
Tune: [The Master has need of brave hearts to do His bidding]
Published in 3 hymnals

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Author: Eben E. Rexford

Rexford, Eben Eugene.M (Johnsburg, New York, July 16, 1848--October 16, 1916, Shiocton, Wisconsin). Horticulturalist and editor of a Wisconsin farm journal. Many of his verses were used to fill empty corners of the journal. He also wrote many books on gardening. Lawrence University (Appleton, Wisc.), Litt.D. Twenty-five years, organist at First Congregational Church, Shiocton. See: Smith, Mary L.P. (1930). Eben E. Rexford; a biographical sketch. Menasha, Wis., George Banta Pub. Co. --Leonard Ellinwood, DNAH Archives and Gabriel, Charles H. (1916). Singers and Their Songs. Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company.… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: The Master has need of brave hearts to do His bidding
Title: The King's Service
Author: Eben E. Rexford
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O hear the call to service, the service of the King
Copyright: Public Domain
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Fridsroester Sangbok foer Vaeckelsemoeten, Boenemoeten, Ungdomsmoeten, Soenddagsskilan och Hemmet #d207

Fridsroester Sangbok foer Vaeckelsemoeten, Boenemoeten, Ungdomsmoeten, Soenddagsskilan och Hemmet #d207
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Tabernacle Songs #54

Tabernacle Songs #54
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The Revival No. 6 #54

The Revival No. 6 #54
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